HLS 23RS-260 ORIGINAL
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 38
BY REPRESENTATIVE STAGNI
Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
WEAPONS/FIREARMS: Provides relative to the carrying of concealed firearms by
qualified retired law enforcement officers
1 AN ACT
2To repeal R.S. 40:1379.1.4(B)(5), relative to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified
3 retired law enforcement officers; to provide relative to annual qualification; and to
4 provide for related matters.
5Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
6 Section 1. R.S. 40:1379.1.4(B)(5) is hereby repealed in its entirety.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 38 Original 2023 Regular Session Stagni
Abstract: Removes the requirement of annual P.O.S.T. qualification for the use of firearms
by qualified retired law enforcement officers.
Present law (R.S. 40:1379.1.4) permits an individual who is a qualified retired law
enforcement officer to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the state, including any place
open to the public, if he meets certain eligibility criteria.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law (R.S. 40:1379.1.4(B)(5)) requires a qualified retired law enforcement officer to
qualify annually for P.O.S.T. Council certification and to provide proof of such certification.
Proposed law repeals present law.
(Repeals R.S. 40:1379.1.4(B)(5))
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